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Pharmacies share medical data with police without a warrant, inquiry finds (wapo.st)

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The revelation could shape the debate over Americans’ health privacy as states move to criminalize abortion and drugs related to reproductive health

Though some of the chains require their lawyers to review law enforcement requests, three of the largest — CVS Health, Kroger and Rite Aid, with a combined 60,000 locations nationwide — said they allow pharmacy staff members to hand over customers’ medical records in the store.

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[–] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Ackshually, no, cuz u voluntarily disclose your prescription to us. Apple lets you choose what to share /s

Edit: its def HIPAAcritical